T.J. Watt is holding out. He's not at mini-camp.
He wants to be the NFL's highest-paid defensive player, surpassing Cleveland's Myles Garrett.
He wants to be the Steelers' highest-paid player, surpassing wideout DK Metcalf.
He wants in excess of $40 million per year.
If the Steelers acquiesce to Watt's demands, what are they paying him for?
It isn't to win playoff games: He's 0-4 in those.
It isn't because he plays great in playoff games: Watt totaled one sack in those four losses.
It isn't because he's getting better: Watt had zero sacks in 10 of 18 games last season. He's 30.
If the Steelers pay Watt what he wants, it will be to satisfy Watt's ego and vanity.
That's not a good enough reason.
Make Watt play out the final year of his existing contract.
If he won't, trade him.
Do what's best for the franchise, not some whiny gym teacher.
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